Minor in Economics

It is not possible to major in Economics and minor in Economics. Economics majors are welcome to pursue the Certificate in Institutional Economics.


To earn a minor in Economics, a student must complete 28 credits (12 credits of which must be taken in residence at PSU) to include the following:.

Required Courses:

  • EC 201, 202, Principles of Economics………………………………………………………………8
  • Economic Electives…………………………………………………………..… 20
Required CoursesCredits
Ec 201 Principles of Microeconomics4
Ec 202 Principles of Macroeconomics4

Upper-division Economics Electives (Additional prerequisites may be required):

  • No more than 8 credits of EC 410 or 469 will be accepted for this minor.
  • No omnibus courses other than 399 and 410 will be accepted
20
Total credits28

Courses must be taken for a letter grade and must be graded C- or above.